News May 4 2012
Dear Calvary members and friends of Calvary,
Psalm 22:25 “From you comes my praise in the great assembly; I will perform my vows in the sight of those who fear the Lord……Let those who seek the Lord give praise!”
John 15: 5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing!”
WORSHIP WITH CALVARY AT THE LAKE THIS SUMMER! Beginning Sunday, June 10th, Calvary is adding a summer worship service on the west shore of Lake Carlos at Luther Crest Bible Camp at 10 am. Boat, bike, walk or drive to “Calvary at the Lake” and take part in this family-friendly, music-filled, casual service every Sunday morning. Invite your “lake friends!”
THANK YOU for supporting the ELCA Malaria Campaing! To date, Calvary members have donated a total of $3,360. Special gifts for this fund may still be given to the church or mailed to the ELCA Malaria Campaign. Envelopes are available at the WelcomeCenter.
If you are unable to attend worship services on Sundays and would like to receive a bulletin in the mail, please let the office know that. 763-5178.
The mailed copies of the May Caller have the wrong birthdays, but the correct list can be picked up at the WelcomeCenter.
IF YOU SIGNED UP TO VIEW THE CALLER ON LINE, PLEASE GO TO THE CALVARYWEBPAGEwww.calvaryalex.org AND CLICK ON NEWSLETTER .
Prayer Concerns: Alice Turnbladh, Harland Angen, Debroah Hilleren (daughter of Martin and Ethel Haider), Dona Yager. Those dealing with ongoing health problems: Dylan Nelson, Kris Anderson, George Kosin. All those serving in the Armed Forces- especially those serving in harms way.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION COFFEE
Please join us for coffee and treats in the Fellowship Hall
May 10, 2012
10:30 am
Funeral Committee
Visiting Ministry Team
WelcomeCenter Team
Altar Guild
CALLER Assemblers
Bulletin Assemblers
Decorating (inside and out) Team
The people who joined us for church cleaning day
Last Saturday, we enjoyed wonderful dessert and a great presentation on aprons from the past and present…..it was over 2 hours of laughing and remembering!!! Thank you to all the women who planned this great event!
THIS WEEKEND AT CALVARY:
Sunday’s recording of the 8:30 am worship service is broadcast at 10:30am over KXRZ-FM (99.3) is sponsored by Ron and Camille Trandahl and family in honor of Arleene Hanson’s birthday on May 6th.
We thank our Bellcanto and our Senior Choir for their special music on Sunday. Also, thanks to the wonderful Saturday Night Worship Band, under the direction of Kim Byrne, for their music each week and we thank Rebecca Worley for her beautiful music every week. We are so Blessed!!
Thank you to Craig Andrews and Arlene Lorenz for building our worship service for the screens each week.
Scripture Readings for this weekend:
First Reading: Acts 8:26-40
Psalm: Psalm 22:25-31
Second Reading: I John 4:7-21
Gospel: John 15:1-8
Preaching this weekend is Pastor Hans Dahl
We Thank our Worship assistants this weekend:
Cantor: 8:30 -Sharon Bridges 10:45 -Tom Jacobson
Readers: 8:30 – Pam Miller 10:45 – Nancy Berns
Communion Assistants: 8:30 – Lisa Knoll, Pam Miller
10:45 – Cindy/Sam Wagner
Acolytes: 8:30 -Eric Welle, Micah Christenson
10:45 – Chad Blank, Landon Guenther
Ushers: 8:30 – Don Arm, Dale Vollmers, Lowell Lenz, Joe Bridges
10:45 – Kirk/Jane Landman, Lucas/Aubrey Kosters
Screen Operators: Sat: 6 pm – Melody Thoennes
8:30 – Jim Lien 10:45-Rick Paulsen
Sound Board: Kirk Gunderson
Van Driver: Bill Olson
The Week at Calvary: May 6-13
Sunday: 8:30 and 10:45 am – Worship with Holy Communion
9:30 – Coffee Fellowship in Svea Lounge
9:45 am -SUNDAY SCHOOL 3 yr.olds -Adults
Monday: 9 am – Quilting
2 pm – Seasonal Worship Committee
5:30 pm – NO Sr. High Mocha Monday -Caribou North
6 pm – Flute Choir
Tuesday: 9 am – Women’s Bible Study
9 am – Men’s Dart Ball
5:30 pm – Executive Committee
Wednesday: 7 am – Men’s Bible Study
3:30- 6pm – Son Seekers at Casey’s
NO Junior Choir
6:15pm – Senior Choir
Thursday: 10:30 am – Parish Ministries Volunteers Reception
5 pm – Bellcanto
Saturday: 6 PM -WORSHIP SERVICE with Holy Communion
Sunday: 8:30 and 10:45 am – WORSHIP
9:30 – Coffee Svea Lounge
9:45 am -LAST SUNDAY SCHOOL – 3 yrs. – Adults
WE NEED VAN DRIVERS ON SUNDAY MORNINGS!!! PLEASE CALL SANDY TO SAY “YES” TO THIS IMPORTANT MINISTRY!!! 763-5178 or sandy@calvaryalex.org
DON’T FORGET TO WEAR YOUR NAME TAGS TO HELP PASTOR DAHL AND HIS FAMILY AND PASTOR WANGAARD GET TO KNOW YOU!
CALVARY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Sunday, May 13th is our last day for Sunday School this year. We have had a great year and we thank all the teachers, helpers, parents and our wonderful children. We will be singing at the 10:45 am worship service on the 13th. Parents please watch for a notice to come home with your child.
May your summer be filled with fun activities and wonderful memories as a family. Our worship services in the summer are at 8:30 and 10:00 am with a new Calvary worship at Luther Crest Bible Camp beginning Sunday, June 10th. (see above notice)
Our LAST Son Seekers Wednesday will be May 9th. That day, the students will take the bus directly to Casey’s Amusement Park from after school to 6 pm sharp. This event is for those students who have attended Son Seekers regularly this year. Please watch for a Permission Slip to come home with your son/daughter and return it by May 2nd.
If you have questions about any of the above “happenings”, please contact Sandy at sandy@calvaryalex.org or call 763-5178.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL “AMAZING DESERT JOURNEY” WILL BE JUNE11-15 FROM 9 AM-NOON!
We need Help with the following areas.
Site leaders
Opening/Closing leaders
Team leaders – youth from grades 6-12 may help with this.
Craft leaders – youth grades 6-12 may help
Craft helpers – youth grades 6-12 may help
P/K and Kindergarten teachers and aides
Nursery Supervisor
Kitchen helpers
Outside/game leaders – youth may help
People to help get ready for VBS and set up
Wood cutters
Tent Makers for the sites
MOMS, DADS, GRAMMAS, GRANDPAS, TEENS…..WE NEED YOU! Please call/e-mail Sandy (763-5178 or sandy@calvaryalex.org) to say YES!!! We need all the people we can to make this week a great one!! Thanks
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE ABOVE DATES!!!
CALVARY YOUTH!
Mocha Mondays.
Every Monday. Caribou North. 5:30.
Join me for some caribou and conversation every Monday evening!
No Mocha Monday on April 9th due to Easter!
Contact Sam with questions, ideas, or anything else! 320-808-9497 or sam@cavlaryalex.org. Also keep an eye on the Calvary youth page online!
NOTE TO SERVICE GROUPS AT CALVARY: MAY Service Group members, your Chairpersons are Leah Wilts 762-1051 and Bev Williams 762-1035.
ONGOING EVENTS:
Women’s Bible Study, Men’s Bible Study and Men’s Dartball groups going. Here is the schedule:
Women’s Bible Study meets on Tuesday mornings at 9 am. We are studying the book of James. All women, Come and join us!!
Men’s Dartball meet on Tuesdays at 9 am
Men’s Bible Study meet Wednesdays at 7 am! This Bible Study is led by Joe Bridges and is a great fellowship for all Calvary Men!!! Please join us!!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
“Ole and Lena’s Wedding” Dinner Theatre presented May 4 and 5 at 6 pm and May 6 at 4 pm at First Congregational UCC, 221 7th Ave W. You won’t want to miss out on the fun that the 2 Kirk’s (Kirk Anderson and Kirk Landman) are directing!!
Charity Garage Sale, Saturday, May 19th from 7am – 3pm at the AlexandriaRunestoneCommunity Center, West Rink. Sponsored by Love INC of Douglas County/Mercy Orphanages India.
NEW MEMBERS will be welcome on Saturday, May 19th and Sunday, May 20th. There will be a New Member gathering on May 15th at 6:30 pm. If you are interested in becoming a member of CalvaryLutheranChurch, please contact the church office at 763-5178 or office@calvaryalex.org
Calvary is providing Hospitality for the Habitat for Humanity Home Builders’ Blitz Build on Monday, June 4. We are asked to provide breakfast, snacks, lunch and dinner for the workers. If you are able to help, please talk with Paul Hanson at 846-2478.
Join other women from the area for Women’s Week at Luther Crest Bible Camp, June 24-28. Pastor Hans is the theological speaker and Bible study leader and Sara Forsberg, author of “Diamonds in the Garbage”, is the keynote speaker. For more information, see the Luther Crest website (www.luthercrest.org) or talk with Pastor Hans.
CALVARY PRESCHOOL NEWS
Classes for Four and Five Year Olds
Monday, Wednesday, Friday Morning 9-11:30 am – $108/month (9 payments)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday afternoon – 12:15-2:24 pm – $108/month (9 payments)
Tuesday/Thursday afternoon – 12:15=2:34 pm – $78/month (9 payments)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday morning 9-11:30 am – 153/month (9 payments)
Classes for Three Year Olds
Tuesday and Thursday Morning 9-11:30 am – $78/month (9 payments)
Friday morning 9-11:30 am – $48/month (9 payments)
Our Registration Fee is $45. for all classes.
WE THANK ALL WHO VOLUNTEER IN WORSHIP AND TO THOSE WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME, TALENTS AND RESOURCES TO KEEP THE CHURCH RUNNING SMOOTHLY!!! YOU ARE SO APPRECIATED!
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT ACTIVITIES OR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT CALVARY, PLEASE CONTACT Camille or Sandy for information on the places where you can serve. (763-5178) or hans@calvaryalex.org dave@calvaryalex.org office@calvaryalex.org sandy@calvaryalex.org
CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORM
JUNE 11-15, 2012 ~ 9 AM-NOON
“Amazing Desert Journey”
Vacation Bible School is for children who are 4 year old preschoolers through grade 6.
Registration form:
Child’s Name
________________________________________grade presently in____
________________________________________grade presently in____
________________________________________grade presently in____
________________________________________grade presently in____
Parents name_________________________________________________
Phone (h)___________________________(c)________________________
E-mail________________________________________________________
Home address________________________________________________
Suggested donation for VBS is $15.00 per child. If you need assistance, please let the church office know. Please make checks payable to: Calvary Lutheran Church
Parent Authorization: I give permission for my child to participate in all activities of VBS. I will submit any essential health information in written form. I authorize Calvary Lutheran Church to administer any first aid or medical treatment necessary and release Calvary Lutheran Church & staff from any and all responsibility in connection therewith.
Parent/Guardian Signature__________________________________________Date________
Please return this completed registration to: Children’s Ministries Calvary Lutheran Church, 605 Douglas St., Alexandria MN 56308. If you have any questions, contact Sandy at (320) 763-5178 Email: sandy@calvaryalex.org
Our “Amazing Desert Journey” sites are:
Oasis Openings, Tent of Meeting Storytelling, Craft Bazaar (crafts), Marketplace Munchies (snacks), Desert Games (recess) Desert Journey Bible Challenge, Closing Oasis
We NEED YOU to help with these sites. Please contact Sandy to say “YES” to helping us tell the stories in these ways. It’s FUN! Please indicate where you will help with VBS :
____VBS Co- Director
____Decorating before VBS and/or Clean-up after VBS
____Teacher or Co-Teacher for Bible Sites
____Help plan and prepare Crafts ____Help with Craft Sites
____Crew Leader for small groups
____Playground/Recess Helper
____Music Leader ____Help with Openings
____Help in the Kitchen ____Bring 3 dozen cookies
____Sound and Power point Person ____Help with VBS Scholarships
____Nursery Attendant
Please join us for a CLOSING CELEBRATION and Root Beer Floats on Friday, June 17th at noon. You will get a chance to see and hear about your child’s week at VBS.